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Shared health inspector proposes fee changes for septic-perk tests after no-shows
Summary
The town’s shared health inspector reported frequent cancellations of on-site septic tests and will return with a written standard operating procedure proposing fees or hourly charges (discussion included $60/hour over two hours and $300 repair/inspection fees).
Hampden’s shared health inspector told the board Aug. 17 that no-shows and last-minute cancellations for septic-perk tests are wasting significant staff time and recommended creating a standard operating procedure that would impose a fee when inspectors travel and a time-based charge for extended tests. Board members discussed options including setting a fee for repairs and moving tests exceeding two hours to a higher hourly rate.
Officials noted neighboring towns are reviewing similar approaches. The inspector said a standard $300 repair fee was common in nearby communities and suggested an hourly charge (proposed $60/hour) for tests that run beyond the expected two-hour window. The board asked the inspector to return with a written SOP that defines fees, cancellation windows and billing for extended inspections.
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